Fall 2025 Engagement
After more than two years of public discussion, technical analysis and refinement, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ for review and comment. The plan contains 35 strategies representing public policies and investments that can be implemented in the Bay Area by 2050 to help the region build more homes, reduce commute times, and create vibrant downtowns and natural areas for everyone to enjoy. The plan’s strategies also aim to keep people safe from natural hazards, support a strong economy and provide stable housing for those who need it most.
Unique to this plan cycle is the parallel Transit 2050+ planning effort, which culminated in the first-of-its-kind plan to re-envision the future of Bay Area public transit, in partnership with transit operators across the region.
Public comments on the draft plan, along with the Draft EIR, the Draft Implementation Plan and accompanying supplemental reports, are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Tell Us What You Think - Upcoming Events & Opportunities
All comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Join a Public Hearing
Each public hearing will begin with the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ hearing followed by the Draft EIR hearing. Oral and written comments will be received at the hearings.
| Event Name | Date & Time | Location | Zoom/Virtual |
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| Public Hearing #1 — MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee | Friday, November 14, 2025, at 9:40 a.m. or upon the conclusion of the Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority Network and Operations Committee, whichever is later. | Bay Area Metro Center Board Room, 1st Floor 375 Beale Street, San Francisco |
Instructions to join by Zoom |
| Public Hearing #2 — Fremont (hybrid) | Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. | In-person location: Olive Hyde Art Center and Gallery 123 Washington Boulevard, Fremont |
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/drafthearing2 Webinar ID: 875 7625 3306 Passcode: 178983 888 788 0099 US Toll Free |
| Public Hearing #3 — Novato (hybrid) | Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 6 p.m. | In-person location: Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn 215 Alameda del Prado, Novato |
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/drafthearing3 Webinar ID: 898 0347 9624 Passcode: 129009 888 788 0099 US Toll Free |
Submit Written Comments
Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+
- Use the online comment form at planbayarea.org/draftplan
- Email info@planbayarea.org (subject line: “Draft Plan”)
- Mail comments to:
MTC Public Information Office
Attn: Plan Bay Area
375 Beale Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94105
Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft EIR
- Use the online comment form at planbayarea.org/2050/environmental-impact-report-eir
- Email eircomments@bayareametro.gov (subject line: “Draft EIR”)
- Mail comments to:
MTC Public Information Office
Attn: Draft EIR Comments
375 Beale Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94105
Leave a Voicemail
Call the Plan Bay Area public information line at (415) 778-2292 and record your comment.
All comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Past Webinars
| Event Name | Date & Time | Webinar Video | In-Language Audio Recordings | Presentation |
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| Webinar #1 — North Bay | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12-1:30 p.m. |
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| Webinar #2 — West Bay | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. |
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| Webinar #3 — South Bay | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. |
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| Webinar #4 — East Bay | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. |
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